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New test measures antibacterial properties of honey

May 1, 2025 | 2 min read
A tool developed by e University of Western Australia and commercialised by bee research centre Y-Trace can measure the antibacterial properties of honey with unprecedented accuracy.
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Unlocking grower solutions for Australia’s biggest horticulture challenges

May 1, 2025 | 3 min read
Mentoring to transform ideas into real solutions is one of the key offerings of a new program launched by Hort Frontiers.
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Another solid cotton season tipped

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Cotton picking is underway in Central Queensland with growers in the region recording average results despite the slow start to the season and late rain.
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Drive change with a 2026 Nuffield scholarship

March 27, 2025 | 2 min read
Nuffield Australia has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships, calling on the next crop of Australian agriculturalists to be curious, drive change and help their industry thrive.
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Tassie berry happy with conference

March 26, 2025 | 2 min read
Australia’s international berry conference Berry Quest 2025 has been held in Tasmania, showcasing the latest innovations and discussing key issues for the industry including growing techniques, packaging, marketing, export development, biosecurity labour.
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Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

March 25, 2025 | 2 min read
Farmers for Climate Action (FCA)has warmly welcomed news that low-emissions heavy equipment, trucks and utes will be eligible for low-interest loans under a new scheme supported by the Federal Government.
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AUSVEG welcomes biosecurity tax withdrawal

March 24, 2025 | 2 min read
AUSVEG has welcomed the Government’s decision to discharge the Biosecurity Protection Levy legislation from the Senate.
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Lineup finalised for cotton field day

March 3, 2025 | 3 min read
Organisers for the Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day have released the full agenda for the event which will be among the most anticipated on-farm events for the cotton industry in 2025.
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Garlic gets a taste of AUSVEG

Feb. 28, 2025 | 2 min read
AUSVEG (the peak body for the Australian vegetable, potato and onion industries) and the Australian Garlic Industry Association (peak body for the Australian garlic industry) have announced a strategic alliance, as the two organisations join forces for the bene t of all vegetable growers nationally.
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New node will unlock insights for plant research

Feb. 25, 2025 | 2 min read
Charles Sturt University and the Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) have officially launched their new plant phenotyping node at the University’s AgriPark in Wagga Wagga.
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Aussie farmers ahead in innovation but need community support

Feb. 21, 2025 | 3 min read
Despite increased difficulties presented by weather volatility and climate change, Australian farmers continue to use technology to adapt, and want the next generation to embrace life working on the land.
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Nutrien confirms investment

Jan. 3, 2025 | 3 min read
One of the world’s leading providers of crop inputs and farm services, Nutrien Ag Solutions, has started work on a new modern and efficient bulk fertiliser distribution centre in Western Australia which will serve farmers and enable food production for WA and export.
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Grant scheme gives access to modern tech

Jan. 2, 2025 | 4 min read
Ahead of another expected hot summer, Australian agtech company Farmbot is urging farmers to take advantage of a Federal Government-backed rebate program by investing in water monitoring technology which will save them time, fuel, natural resources and money.
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Call for start-ups to help curb costs

Jan. 1, 2025 | 3 min read
As fruit, vegetable and nut growers face challenging economic conditions and a drop in consumption, grower-owned not-for-profit research and development company, Hort Innovation will activate $60 million of investment into early-stage startups to drive positive change.
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Is an app the way to go for almonds?

Dec. 31, 2024 | 2 min read
The Australian almond industry is big business – and now it’s going to be helped into the future by something as small and simple as an app.

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